Terry Sanford's Jacob Moore has built a reputation as a quarterback who can do it all, beating defenses in more ways than one, and his 2025 season left little doubt on his impact.

The dual-threat quarterback piled up 3,422 total yards for 12th in the state, accounting for 2,465 through the air, and 941 on the ground, while scoring 36 total touchdowns on the season. Moore completed 179 of his 245 passing attempts in 12 games, displaying his poise and efficiency from the pocket while only throwing two interceptions during that time.

But what separated Moore from the rest was his command of the offense. Including his true pocket presence, his ability to extend plays with his legs, and consistently make smart decisions under pressure to lead a 43 points per game offense for an area-high in the 2025 season.

Already honored as the Tri-County conference Offensive Player of the Year, Moore's production, leadership, and consistency made him a tough but great choice for 910Preps Offensive Player of the Year for 2025 after establishing himself as one of the top scoring threats in the state. (Fayetteville Observer)

FIRST TEAM

• QB — Jacob Moore (Terry Sanford senior) — The dual-threat quarterback piled up 3,422 total yards for 12th in the state, accounting for 2,465 through the air, and 941 on the ground, while scoring 36 total touchdowns on the season.
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• QB — Geronimo Sanchez (Cape Fear senior) — Sanchez, the Colts' three-year starter, had a phenomenal season, especially while being without his No. 1 running back for most of it. The hard-running quarterback completed the season with 2,592 total yards (1,123 rushing, 1,469 passing), 25 total touchdowns.
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• RB — Jayson Franklin (Seventy-First senior) — The South Florida commit finished the season as one of the premier running backs in the state. Franklin rushed for 165 yards per game, totaling 1,486 on the season, and 17 touchdowns to cap off an illustrious career.
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• RB — Cristian Simmons (South View junior) — Simmons was one of the more consistent running backs in the area as a junior. The three-year varsity back scored 16 touchdowns for 1,331 rushing yards.
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• WR — Gaven Kraut (Terry Sanford senior) — Kraut's presence was on both sides of the ball, but on offense, it turned into consistent points. The senior had 634 reception yards that ranked second in the Tri-County conference. He also accounted for 10 touchdowns.
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• ATH — Shon Pone (Seventy-First junior) — Pone did it all for the Falcons. The junior athlete rushed for 1,118 yards, and scored 13 total touchdowns for the season.
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• OL — Stephen Mincey (Jack Britt junior) — The "Gentle Giant," Mincey was a force and protected the quarterback at a high level for the Jack Britt offense.
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• OL — Zaevon Hutchinson (Seventy-First senior) — Hutchinson picked up 32 pancake blocks for the Falcons in his senior year.
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• OL — Anthony Carraway (Cape Fear senior) — Carraway's leadership on the Colts' O-Line led to an explosive offensive approach and a conference championship.
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• OL — Yasere Bray (Jack Britt senior) — Bray was an anchor for an explosive Buccaneer offense that rushed for 30 touchdowns.
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• OL — Gideon Fale (Seventy-First junior) — Fale earned 28 pancake blocks for the top offense in the Eastern Sandhills Conference.
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• K/P — Tyce Thurman (Terry Sanford sophomore) — Thurman hit one of the biggest field goals of his young career in the first game of the season and finished the season as the Tri-County kick scoring leader with 65 points.

  SECOND TEAM

  • QB — R'maunni Watson (Seventy-First junior)
  • QB — Gavin Stokes (Jack Britt senior)
  • RB — Tai Phillips (Cape Fear junior)
  • RB — Isaiah Washington (Terry Sanford senior)
  • WR — Javonte Brooks (Jack Britt senior)
  • WR — Landon Underwood (Cape Fear junior)
  • OL — Cooper Matthews (Jack Britt sophomore)
  • OL — Geovanie Iglesias (South View freshman)
  • OL — Donovan Johnson (Pine Forest senior)
  • OL — Jesse Garland (Westover junior)
  • OL — Jordan McFadyen (Seventy-First senior)
  • K/P — Fletcher Witherow (Gray's Creek junior)

Fayetteville Observer (James F. Moore Jr.)